A Major Animation Company Is Opening A New Montreal Studio With Jobs For 250 People

Reel FX Animation, a Texas-based animation company opened its first animation studio in Montreal in 2018 and is already in the process of expanding its business in La Belle Province. Thanks to a generous $1.5-million contribution from the Canada Economic Development Fund for Quebec Regions (CED), Reel FX Animation will hire 250 new employees. The company has produced visual animations for Hollywood heavyweights such as Disney, Marvel, and Universal Studios. 

As a world-leader in the tech industry, Montreal is the perfect place for Reel FX to expand its growing business. 

"It's with the generous contribution from CED that we were able to build a state-of-the-art studio and meet that goal well ahead of schedule, doing so in just over 18 months," said Donna Henry, Chief Financial Officer at Reel FX in a press release.  

"Reel FX Animation is thrilled to call Montreal our home, and we are thankful for the support of government agencies like CED, which have accelerated our growth and technology.''

The company recently wrapped production on Scoob!, an animated Scooby-Doo movie starring Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, and Mark Wahlberg, to be released this summer. 

Here's a taste of some of the jobs that are currently available at Reel FX Animation in Montreal!

Production Assistant

You'll be providing administrative and data entry support to the Production staff. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and can thrive in a high-pressure environment. 

Your responsibilities will include scheduling meetings for coordinators and supervisors, taking notes during meetings, and performing general maintenance of office equipment. 

If this sounds like the job for you, apply today!

Accountant

As an accountant, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the companies financial activities. You'll be working on the payroll, expense reports, and other related tasks. 

A bachelor's in finance or accounting and at least five years of experience is required. 

Sounds like the job of your dreams? Apply today!

Software Developer 

As part of the development team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and deploying animations for feature films, commercials, or virtual reality content. 

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field and at least three years of experience is required. 

If you want to join a growing team that works on exciting projects, apply today!

To apply to these or to find more jobs at Reel FX Animation, visit its official website.